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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

http://www.ishares.com

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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market.

Open

67.50

Mkt cap

15B

Volume

5.6M

High

67.56

P/E Ratio

13.67

52-wk high

73.24

Low

67.25

Div yield

0.02

52-wk low

60.62

Japan's Coast Guard reports that a projectile believed to be a North Korea-fired ballistic missile has fallen. This may cause increased geopolitical tensions in the region.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

June 15, 2023 | 10:53 am

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has seen its stakes in five Japanese companies grow to $17 billion, a gain of about 183%, in less than three years. Investors can follow Buffett's footsteps by investing in Japanese equities through exchange-traded funds such as iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSE:EWJ) and WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (NYSE:DXJ).

Portfolio Pulse from AJ Fabino

June 14, 2023 | 9:44 pm

The Nikkei 225 index has surged to a 33-year high, driven by factors such as a weak Japanese yen, low valuations, and Warren Buffett's endorsement. US investors can gain exposure to Japanese equities through ETFs like EWJ, DXJ, and BBJP, or ADRs of companies like HMC, SONY, IX, TM, and MUFG.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

June 06, 2023 | 9:22 pm

Japan's stock market outperformed global markets in May, led by the chip sector. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2.1% during the month, while the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) gained 1.9%.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

May 31, 2023 | 10:58 am

AstraZeneca's Ultomiris has been approved in Japan as the first and only long-acting C5 complement inhibitor for the prevention of relapses in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

May 26, 2023 | 8:50 am

President Biden informed G7 leaders that the U.S. will support a joint effort with allies to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, according to a senior U.S. administration official.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

May 19, 2023 | 2:28 pm

G7 leaders express concern over China's accelerating build-up of its nuclear arsenal, stating it poses a threat to global and regional stability.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

May 19, 2023 | 2:17 pm

G7 leaders have confirmed the need for governance of generative AI and immersive technologies based on G7 values. They have tasked ministers to discuss generative AI as part of the Hiroshima AI Process, with results to be reported by the end of the year.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

May 19, 2023 | 10:09 am

China has overtaken Japan as the world's top auto exporter, according to Nikkei Asia. This shift in rankings is expected to impact the automotive industry and related ETFs such as EWJ and FXI.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

May 18, 2023 | 3:59 pm

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